A headline published October 31 says Zscaler’s stock may be 14% undervalued as demand for AI security grows. The supplied information doesn’t identify how that estimate was calculated or include figures measuring AI-security demand. Zscaler’s latest supplied close was US$223.51, down 5.90% for the day.
Investor takeaway: The 14% figure is a valuation claim in the headline. The information provided doesn’t explain the calculation or quantify demand for AI security.
US$223.51 latest close
Zscaler Inc
ZS.US
ZS.US
Zscaler Inc
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$36.49B
52W high
$333.90
52W low
$114.63
1W change
-14.08%
Beta
0.84
Analyst Price Targets
Based on 47 analysts covering ZS · as of Oct 26, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast ZS stock price to rise 5.1% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
Buy4.38 / 5.00
Avg. Target
C$235.19
+5.1% Upside
Previously C$233.31 on Oct 22, 2026
Current Price
C$223.79
Last close
Analyst Breakdown (47 analysts)
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on ZS's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
64.3%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
61.7%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
+50.0%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$267.54
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$237.52 | C$190.26 – C$296.51 |
| 60 trading days | C$252.08 | C$184.20 – C$344.98 |
| 90 trading days | C$267.54 | C$182.19 – C$392.89 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
Zscaler’s latest supplied close was US$223.51. The information provided doesn’t explain how the headline’s 14% undervaluation estimate was calculated.
Bull case
The headline points to growing demand for AI security, and Zscaler shares gained 13.83% over the month, based on the supplied performance figures.
Bear case
The headline doesn’t provide a valuation method or demand data. The supplied figures also show the shares fell 5.90% in one day and 14.08% over one week.
What the 14% undervaluation headline says
The October 31 headline, “Zscaler (ZS) Stock May Be 14% Undervalued As AI Security Demand Builds,” makes two claims: that the stock may be undervalued by 14%, and that demand for AI security is growing. The information provided doesn’t identify the estimate’s source, explain its assumptions, or include sales, bookings, or other figures to support the demand claim. So this is a third-party valuation headline, not a company filing or a disclosed financial result in the supplied information. Visit the Zscaler stock page for more details.
The supplied share and trading figures
Zscaler closed at US$223.51. The shares fell 5.90% in one day and 14.08% over one week, but gained 13.83% over one month and 1.46% year to date. Latest volume was 237,842 shares, compared with a 20-day average of 2,840,181 shares; the supplied volume comparison is 0.68x. The close was within the stated 52-week range of US$114.63 to US$333.90. Zscaler’s market capitalization was about US$36.49 billion. Its supplied trailing EPS was -US$0.39, and its profit margin was -1.9%. These figures describe the stock and reported fundamentals, but they don’t verify the 14% valuation claim. See the Zscaler stock page for more company details.
What to watch for in the claim
The main question is how the 14% estimate was calculated. The headline doesn’t state the valuation method, time horizon, or assumptions. It also gives no metric or company guidance to support its reference to AI-security demand. Future company disclosures or financial figures addressing demand and performance could help put the headline in context, but none are included here. The available information supports reporting the claim and share data, not treating the estimate as an established value.
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